Chalmers University of Technology
MSc in Biotechnology: Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Gothenburg, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
SEK 160,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
Students choosing the Biomaterials and tissue engineering profile will receive a truly interdisciplinary education, with great breadth in biomaterials combined with depth in specific areas. These topics could include medicine, cell, and tissue-oriented biotechnology, as well as materials for medical devices and tissue engineering. You will be contributing to revolutionary new developments in the field and making a tangible difference in healthcare and medical industries worldwide.
The master's program as a whole covers a broad base, from genetics to process engineering. Expertise comes from a wide range of interdisciplinary sources, including the Departments of Biology and Biology Engineering, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, and Physics.
When you study the Biomaterials and tissue engineering profile, you will take the following courses in particular:
- Materials in medicine, medicine for the engineer
- Tissue engineering
- Cell and tissue interactions with biomaterials
- Biological materials
With this program, you will focus on the interface between chemistry, biology, and medicine, with engineering as the common thread. You will learn to use engineering principles in the analysis and manipulation of biological systems to solve problems across a wide spectrum of vital applications.
In recent decades, gene modification has revolutionized the biotechnology industry, giving rise to countless new products and improving established processes. But biotechnology, as practised today, is much more than this — it also embraces process design, engineering, modelling, and systems of control. You will be exposed to the full breadth of the field in your education here.
The practical applications of biotechnology include techniques stretching back to the beginning of human history, such as brewing, fermentation, and cheese making — all of which are still important today. However, the progress of fundamental biological research and technologies in recent decades has resulted in major advances. Microorganisms and cells are utilized to produce valuable products of all kinds, and new medicines are often products of the field of biotechnology.
The subjects of tissue engineering and applied microbiology are fundamental areas in the Biotechnology master’s program for all profiles. After graduation, you will be well placed to pursue a career either in research in the bioscience field or enter the professional industries of biotechnology, food, and biomedicine. Graduates work at international companies such as Astra Zeneca and Essity whereas others work in smaller start-ups or as consultants. Others continue their academic studies through PhD research.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
With this programme, you will focus on the interface between chemistry, biology and medicine, with engineering as the common thread. You will learn to use engineering principles in the analysis and manipulation of biological systems to solve problems across a wide spectrum of vital applications.
In recent decades, gene modification has revolutionised the biotechnology industry, giving rise to countless new products and improving established processes. But biotechnology, as practised today, is much more than this — it also embraces process design, engineering, modelling and systems of control. You will be exposed to the full breadth of the field in your education here.
The practical applications of biotechnology include techniques stretching back to the beginning of human history, such as brewing, fermentation and cheese making — all of which are still important today. However, the progress of fundamental biological research and technologies in recent decades has resulted in major advances. Microorganisms and cells are utilised to produce valuable products of all kinds, and new medicines are often products of the field of biotechnology.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The subjects of tissue engineering and applied microbiology are fundamental areas in the Biotechnology master's programme for all profiles. After graduation, you will be well placed to pursue a career either in research in the bioscience field or enter the professional industries of biotechnology, food and biomedicine. Graduates work at international companies such as Astra Zeneca and Essity whereas others work in smaller start-ups or as consultants. Others continue their academic studies through PhD research.